Cleantech Challenges
Cleantech Innovation Challenges
Foresight Canada’s Innovation Challenges uncover cleantech solutions that drive productivity, profitability, and sustainability across industries. Explore current open calls, in-review projects, completed challenges, and real-world case studies that highlight impact in action.
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![COSIA: Low Energy Water Treatment Technology Challenge]()
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COSIA: Low Energy Water Treatment Technology Challenge The COSIA Low-Energy Water Treatment Challenge seeks innovative solutions to reduce energy use in water treatment for more sustainable industrial operations. Learn More -
![CMPC: Low Water, Blue Stain-Free Wood Challenge]()
Completed ![bioNEXT Challenges]()
CMPC: Low Water, Blue Stain-Free Wood Challenge The CMPC Low-Water, Blue-Stain-Free Wood Challenge seeks innovative solutions to reduce water use in wood processing while preventing blue stain fungus. Learn More -
![SDG Connect | Sasol Challenge: DAC to the Future]()
Completed ![carbonNEXT Challenges]()
SDG Connect | Sasol Challenge: DAC to the Future The DAC to the Future Challenge seeks innovative direct air capture (DAC) solutions to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and support net-zero goals. Presented By: ![SDG Connect]()
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![SDG Connect | Vestas Challenge: Circular Renewable Energy]()
Completed ![powerNEXT Challenges]()
SDG Connect | Vestas Challenge: Circular Renewable Energy The SDG Connect Vestas Challenge seeks innovative solutions to accelerate sustainable development, renewable energy adoption, and climate resilience. Presented By: ![SDG Connect]()
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![IFAO: Soil Health & Nutrient Management Challenge]()
Completed ![agriNEXT Challenges]()
IFAO: Soil Health & Nutrient Management Challenge The Soil Health & Nutrient Management Challenge seeks innovative solutions to improve soil quality, optimize nutrient use, and enhance agricultural sustainability. Presented By: ![Ontario Soil Network]()
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![COSIA: ARCTIC Hot Water Production Challenge]()
Completed COSIA: ARCTIC Hot Water Production Challenge The Hot Water Production Challenge seeks innovative solutions to improve energy efficiency, reduce emissions, and enhance sustainability in industrial systems. Presented By: ![Canada's Oil Sands Innovation Alliance (COSIA)]()
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![CMPC: Pulp Mill Sludge Efficiency Challenge]()
Completed ![bioNEXT Challenges]()
CMPC: Pulp Mill Sludge Efficiency Challenge The CMPC Pulp Mill Sludge Efficiency Challenge seeks innovative solutions to improve sludge management, reduce waste, and enhance resource recovery Learn More -
![Kanaka Bar: Resilient Housing Solutions Challenge]()
Completed Kanaka Bar: Resilient Housing Solutions Challenge The Kanaka Bar Resilient Housing Solutions Challenge seeks innovative designs and technologies to create climate-resilient, sustainable housing solutions.
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![CRIN: Low Emission Fuels and Products Competition]()
Completed CRIN: Low Emission Fuels and Products Competition The Low Emission Fuels and Products Competition sought to identify and accelerate the most promising technology solutions for developing low-emission fuels and products. Learn More -
![MABC: Reducing Water Use in Mining Challenge]()
Completed MABC: Reducing Water Use in Mining Challenge Coordinated by the Mining Association of British Columbia (MABC) and Foresight Canada, this Challenge sought to identify innovative solutions to reduce water use intensity in mining operations. Learn More -
![Project Greenlight: Smart City Challenges]()
Completed Project Greenlight: Smart City Challenges Explore Project Greenlight's Smart City Challenges, accelerating sustainable and digital innovation in Greater Vancouver through challenge-based calls. Learn More
